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01/12/2015

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

I feel very safe on campus. We're a closed in campus, with campus safety readily available through a phone call. There are also several call stations scattered about campus, and if you're scared to walk alone, campus safety is willing to escort you. It's a comforting thought.

Clubs and Activities

If it's not here, you can start it. That's about as to the point as you can get here. There's something for everyone, and you're really pushed to be involved. The clubs make it fun to become involved on campus.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Converse has a lot of ghost stories. There's even a tour for them and it's a lot of fun. So if you come to Converse, be sure to check out the stories and wacky traditions that exist here due to the sheer amount of time Converse College has been in existence.

Bang for the buck

Thought it is nice that the tuition has dropped, some of us that would have had more scholarships before are a little bitter. I, for example, would have actually had to pay less before the tuition drop and it's very frustrating. However, it is a great price for a private education experience.

What to do for fun

Spartanburg is a college town, after all, so there's plenty to do. Converse throws plenty of parties and dances to keep us busy. There's also a mall nearby, a couple movie theaters, and downtown is fun to visit. Greenville is also just an hour away, and is a great place to go out for an evening with your friends. There's plenty to do for fun so long as you've got the time to do it.

Food and Dining

Food is a little hit or miss. Some days, the food is really good; others it's just...alright. However, Converse provides options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. Also, the Innovation Station provides great meals at lunch time. The food isn't as great as I'd hoped, but at least there are plenty of options to choose from.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is wonderful. It truly is part of the college experience--and if you don't opt to live in the dorms, you're really missing a lot. The dorm is where you get to meet people whom you can become attached to and become really great friends with. There are a few problems with dorm life--issues with roommates, issues with the buildings themselves--but other than that, it's a really great experience.

Academic Rigor

If you take the right classes, then you're going to get the right challenge. There are a wide variety of courses and a large range of difficulty. It's college, so it's meant to make you think. Converse does an excellent job providing classes that make you think.

Tips for prospective students

Don't let the fact it's a single gender school push you away! It's a tight knit community and the girls here easily become your best friends!

In three sentences

Converse is a place of powerful women. We are one sisterhood. The academics are rigorous and interesting.

Victoria from Murrells Inlet, SC

12/28/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

This school makes safety a priority. All dorms are under double locks, with all access cards requiring a key code to gain entrance, and all academic buildings after a certain time require this as well. Most dorm rooms have safety locks, so that if the door is closed, it is locked, and that's it. Campus safety will drive you back to your dorm room from anywhere on campus, whether it be a dorm building, the library, or the entrance of the school.

Greek Life

Sorry, we can't help here. Converse may have no Greek life, but we refer to the school as one big sorority. We have orientation, we do Big Sis/Lil Sis, we have mixers and events to meet each other: we even have events that you would not expect to be school sponsored: casino nights, Halloween parties, big overnight blowouts.

Clubs and Activities

OUR CLUBS RULE OUR CAMPUS! Seriously. The Converse Activities Board plans and runs almost everything. The clubs run sales and events, parties and dances, you name it.

Great for these types of students

This school is great for a student who wants a good support network, who wants to be challenged; a student who wants to be well rounded and well versed.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Oh goodness. We practically have to tell people that this school is not a cult because of all our weird traditions. We have stories of ghosts, from duels in the school's bell tower, to a hall mother who still watches over her hall. We throw pennies onto the school's seal and Dexter Converse's grave for luck (oh, and you can't step on the seal). We have Big Sis/Lil Sis week, where we are given a big sister who helps us along the way, but we wear the attire for our class (odd numbered years are the Red Devils, and even numbered years are the Pink Panthers). We fountain hop, trying to jump into each and every fountain on campus. Its harder than it sounds, and yes, it's allowed.

Bang for the buck

Converse, a private women's college with an award winning model program, unbelievable comprehensive special education and deaf education program, lowered its tuition by 43%. It made the New York Times. This institution is for its students, and they certainly learned that with the tuition drop.

What to do for fun

Like I said before: this place will keep you busy. Magicians, comedians, and musicians all perform on the regular. There are chorale recitals and musicals and open mic nights: and that's just at the school. Spartanburg has plenty to do: Westgate Mall, restaurants and bars in downtown (just a stone's throw from the school), clubs and nightlife, like the ever popular South 29, and so much more.

Food and Dining

Okay, I know what you're thinking. The dining hall can't be great. The food really is wonderful. The chef, Daniel, listens to our requests and tries to implement them. You can submit recipes that you want them to make or specific foods you'd like to see, and they will make them. The cookies and desserts are wonderful, and believe me, this is why the Freshman 15 is a thing. However, as with all dining halls, the food can get repetitive or boring, and there can be the occasional screw up when trying to feed so many people at one time. However, for times like this, there is the on campus Sub Connection, where you can use your meals to get subs, wraps, salads, or soup, instead of the dining hall food.

Dorm Life

As usual, dorm rooms are not perfect. Small, poorly laid out, and with the age of the school comes the struggles of the aging buildings. However, the environment is wonderful. Your best friends is right down the hall, or just upstairs. You can go to the kitchen and make what you want, you can hang in the media room, play air hockey in the lobby. Walk from Dexter and Pell to Williams, Belk, or Cudd, and see your big. Enjoy some TV, hang out. Study in the 24 computer lab in all the dorm buildings. The senior apartments are to die for. Recently constructed, beautiful apartments, with full kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms for its residents. Trust me, many people put up with the dorms just to get to the apartments. Also, the majority of amenities are provided, from laundry, cable, phone, printing, meal plan, everything. As a person who isn't from the Spartanburg area, and can't go home, this is perfect.

Academic Rigor

Converse provides some challenging courses. The honors program, especially, challenged me. They have a fairly extensive general education program, which is to be expected from a liberal arts school. They cover courses in a wide variety of areas, from The Economics of Middle Earth, to The Biology of Sexuality, to The Statistics of Games and Gambling. The classes will challenge you, but many will also catch your interest, and that is where their strengths lie.

Tips for prospective students

First, there are certain things you shouldn't come here for. This school isn't great for nursing majors, and if you crave constant male attention. This school teaches you that women can do anything they strive for, and that you can rely on the women there. Second, be prepared to be busy. Orientation events, performers, information sessions, Learning Over Lunch, clubs, movie nights and dances. This place always has something for you to do. Third, don't fret. If you are struggling, there will always be someone here to help you: your resident director, your adviser, the Dean, the President, the lunch lady, your big sis, your academic coach. Someone can, and will, help you. All you have to do is ask.

In three sentences

A tight knit women's college community with plenty to do. Not perfect by any means, and not for everyone, but to those who find themselves here, it is a home. Welcome to the sisterhood.

Zane from Virginia Beach, VA

11/06/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Some of the security are a little pudgy, but if it's an emergency they're there. They always patrol campus, and will offer help even if you don't need it. If you lock yourself out of your room, they'll be there within 10 minutes to let you back in.

Greek Life

It is an all girls campus, so there's not a lot of Greek Life except for I Felta Thi. (I felt a thigh.) It's where the girls dress up as guys, and provide campus with a bunch of laughs. They are amazing, and make wonderful guys.

Clubs and Activities

There was almost nothing I was interested in. They have a ton of clubs that are active in helping the community, which is great, but there wasn't a lot to do with writing, editing, or photography.

Great for these types of students

Anybody interested in any type of arts. The school holds tons of art galleries each month, and is very artsy. There are also a lot of students majoring in something other than art, and it's a great place for them too.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There is 1889 week, and Lil Sis, Big Sis week. Lil Sis, Big Sis, is my personal favorite where the seniors and juniors decorate campus in their class colors, and provide their littles with presents! It's hard not to get sucked into the excitement.

Bang for the buck

To be honest it's about equal. It's a beautiful campus and a wonderful place to get an education.

What to do for fun

There's a lot of places to go hiking and running. Downtown, there are tons of boutiques that have amazing items. There are also tons of clubs downtown, and there are 7 other colleges in the area, so each one always has stuff going on.

Food and Dining

Gee occasionally has good food. However, they do have a salad bar and an innovation line that usually has good food. There is also Sub Connection, which is a knock off of Starbucks and Subway. It usually has a long line, but it has the best food. Although, you do get tired of subs and salads after a while.

Dorm Life

I love dorm life. There's more responsibility, however it's a taste of what it's like to live on your own.Most of the dorms are really nice, and if there's an issue, it's taken care of quickly. Two of the dorms just got redone and they are amazing and beautiful!

Academic Rigor

I went to a community college and then transferred here, and I feel like my previous college's classes were harder.

Tips for prospective students

Bring Tide pods because carrying a full jug of laundry detergent up and down the stairs is tough. Also the students and teachers aren't out to harm you. Most of them are fairly nice and are willing to help you, even if you don't know them.

In three sentences

It has a beautiful campus, and the students are really nice as well. The campus is fairly small which allows for a small walking period. The cafeteria food kind of sucks though.

Unannounced Connie

Campus Safety does not play. They are meant to protect all of the ladies of the college and do a great job at it.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The Big Sis/Little Sis week helps you get to know the class graduating 2 years before you! Meeting a Big Sis is a great way to get info about classes, help with classes, or basically someone to confide in.

What to do for fun

CAB Events at Converse are usually the best! I work mostly during these events but from what I've heard from others, they're amazing, fun, and last all night.

Food and Dining

At first, you will notice that you're going to poop a lot. It happens to everyone, and it's happened to me. No, you're not going to explode, you're just adjusting to college food! Gee isn't the worst place to eat, and Sub Connection does get old, but the college is doing it's best to make improvements to everything.

Dorm Life

Life in the Pell Dorm for first-year students is going to be heavenly, but if you do get stuck with Dexter, you still haven't completely lucked out. The freshman dorms were created just for you guys, and they do live up to the Converse College expectations.

Academic Rigor

Since I am in my freshman year, I have to say the academic life is waaay tougher than it was for me during my years in High School!

Tips for prospective students

You don't need to ask to use the bathroom, just go. If you miss a class, email your professor immediately! Waiting till the last minute is never a good idea. Everyone abides by Honor Code, which means leaving your keys or bookbag in a class means it will not be stolen. It may seem like a lot at first, but converse with everyone, because everyone is truly nice here.

In three sentences

Converse College is the best place for girls who have always felt like outsiders, and felt as if they didn't truly fit in with girls. This college does have it's pros and cons, like other colleges would, but the main thing holding it together would be the tremendous amount of love and support the girls show everyone as if they're blood sisters. Converse College is the best all-women's school and the women there will prove it to you.

Westgate mall is about 15 minutes from campus, you're basically in downtown Spartanburg, and there are tons of restaurants around.

Food and Dining

Food is pretty disgusting 99% of the time, honestly

Tips for prospective students

Be prepared to meet a variety of different students and work hard to earn good grades in your classes.

In three sentences

A women's college with interesting students, Converse is an ideal school for students wishing to major in music, art, or ASL. The Athletic teams lose a lot more than they win and the classes are pretty demanding. The dorms range from really cool (Dexter has high ceilings and hardwood floors) to really prison-like (Williams).

Arden from St Augustine, FL

09/11/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Tips for prospective students

If you are not okay with homosexuality don't come here. Also take honestly and integrity seriously as we hold our honor code sacred. Schedule an overnight visit it is great to let you know what college is really like

In three sentences

I love it here but the net cost is pricey. It can be frustrating if you are not from south Carolina to make it through with out having to borrow 17 thousand dollars a year. That being said I love it here and would recommend it highly to all who are considering it.

Almost everything is included in the room and board and tuition, even the year book! Here a list. free use of the laundry facilities located in each residence hall registration fee student activity fee unlimited Internet access through campus network e-mail cable television hookup in each residence hall room microfridge in each residence hall room free local telephone service a campus parking permit health services, including counseling if needed choice of meal plans access to fitness center and indoor swimming pool 24-hour emergency assistance through Converse Public Safety a Converse College yearbook free admission to on-campus athletic, cultural, and other events and more

What to do for fun

We have activities like ghost night and Big Sis/Lil Sis. Every week there are a lot of options to chose from.

Food and Dining

there food is good most of the time, but when it's not you can go to SANDELLA'S with your Flex dollars. (freshmen get $200 or $300 depending on your meal plan) the meal plan is include in room and board.

Dorm Life

It's like a family in the dormitory. If you need a ride some where post it on your converse class Facebook page and you will have one.

Academic Rigor

Some classes move fast, so take notes and study the night you get them. There are some great clubs and events you will want to join and you don't want studying at the last min to get in the way.

Tips for prospective students

Join the debate team even if you don't want to be a politics major, it will help you out in the long run.

In three sentences

Converse College is a great school. They are really hands on and they have a national recognition for their debate team. There are community showers for freshmen, but it's not that bad. Each floor as a kitchen (no stove) and the washers and dryers are free and they are in your dormitory.

Jennifer from Spartanburg, SC

05/22/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

On-campus safety is pretty high. Campus Safety is very present and will pick you up even for smaller things, like driving you across campus at 2 am if you want it. You do have to be careful off-campus though, because there are some sketchy areas close by.

Greek Life

Nonexistent. Visit Wofford for that. However some people feel that Converse is like one big sorority, being a women's college and all that.

Clubs and Activities

There are many clubs around campus, but involvement depends on the club. Converse Activities Board (CAB) puts on events at least once a week (and has the biggest SGA budget for these I believe) like visiting singers, acts, and events like open mic night. Many students are involved in several activities, so that's good if you don't want to limit yourself. You can be as involved or uninvolved as you choose.

Great for these types of students

Converse is great for students who want to focus primarily on academics but still have fun. It's great for people not as interested in parties but still want to enjoy time with friends. It's great for people who want to be whoever they really are instead of what others expect them to be.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

I think the best tradition on campus is Big Sis Little Sis. Juniors from either the Red Devil class (graduating in odd numbered years) or the Pink Panther class (graduating in even numbered years) adopt freshmen as little sisters. It's a big deal on campus. A whole week is spent giving presents, leaving clues about identities, and creating mystery about the whole thing. Converse's website has more information about this and other traditions if you check it out.

Bang for the buck

Converse has good bang for the buck if you get scholarships, like the Presidential Scholarship which is $20k per year. Make sure you will be able to pay for all four years before choosing to attend, even if it's through loans and whatnot. You don't want to have debt for attending college for just one semester and then have to drop out for financial reasons.

What to do for fun

Hang out with friends in dorms. Downtown Spartanburg is within walking distance, though I wouldn't suggest walking it alone at night. There are restaurants and bars in downtown as well as the Chapman Cultural Center and different art galleries. Spartanburg puts on big events at least once every few months, like Spring Fling or the International Festival. Also, Greenville is about 20 miles away and it's a pretty awesome city, but then you'd need a car or a friend with a car.

Food and Dining

There is Gee Dining Hall and Sandella's. Sandella's is a flatbread cafe-ish thing in the student center where you can use Flex Dollars. Gee is the general dining hall. It's not bad, but it's not good. Some days are better than others. It's a cafeteria. They do serve freshly made omelets at Sunday brunch though, so that's a plus. It really just depends on the day.

Dorm Life

If at all possible, I would suggest living in a dorm even if you're close enough to commute. Having that community makes it easier to make friends and stay connected (especially if you're shy like me).

Academic Rigor

The academic rigor depends on which program you go into and what you are used to. If you're looking for more rigor at Converse, try to get into the Nisbet Honors Program. Also, look for classes with some of the more rigorous professors, like Poolvoerde, Dunn, Templeton, etc. Being pushed is good.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure you can afford coming here before choosing to attend. Make sure Converse offers the major you're interested in (that applies to any college though). If you're looking for a party school, this is not the college for you. We have fun, but not like that. You need to go off-campus for that. Attending a women's college is not nearly as daunting as it might seem. It might seem cheesy, but it does give you a greater opportunity to bond with classmates and build friendships. Also, coed Wofford College is nearby and you can take classes there through an agreement Converse and Wofford have.

In three sentences

Converse is a college for women unafraid to follow their dreams, goals, desires regardless of what others may think of them. It is accepting of all quirks and differences. It is not what you might expect, but in a good way.

Janessa from Goose Creek, SC

03/05/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus safety is extremely active on campus and helpful. As a swimmer, I have to be up at 5am for practice and I can assure you that I will see a campus safety officer monitoring the campus which makes me feel safe. Campus safety is very good about notifying the student body about alerts. Campus safety is also very convenient and are always a phone call away and are available when you need them.

Greek Life

There are no sororities offered here at Converse.

Clubs and Activities

There is a great variety in clubs and activites and they all range from academic, to artistic, to athletic.

Great for these types of students

Converse is great for women of course since it is a women's college. If you have a high tolerance for females and interact with females well than this is a good college for you.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

1889 week is a week were fellow Converse students celebrate the date when Converse was established with different activities and days for dressing up. Big Sis/ Little Sis is also a tradition that Converse has where the incoming freshman class get juniors as big sisters. Big Sis/ Little Sis week consists of meeting juniors but not knowing who your big sister will be, days of gift giving from your big sisters and then the reveal of who your big sister is. This is personally my favorite tradition here at Converse and it makes me look forward to when I become a Junior and can adopt a little.

Bang for the buck

It would be a lot nicer if this school was cheaper but I believe since it is a small school with a prestigious repuatation it comes with having to pay alot to attend here.

What to do for fun

Converse Activity Board provides many activities through out the month to do. Athletic events are also fun to go to. There are also nearby colleges to visit which is nice to get a different change in scenery.

Food and Dining

Gee Dining Hall & Sandalas provide good food. Gee does a good job with a different variety in food. The food is pretty tasty as well.

Dorm Life

I enjoy living in a dorm. I consider more of a home than I do my actual home. If I could have my own bathroom that would be nice but it isn't too terrible. Not everyone gets the perfect roommate but that is why you have friends who live in nearby rooms.

Academic Rigor

Converse College has a very prestigious reputation for the academics. Academics are taken pretty seriously here at Converse.

Tips for prospective students

Take as many AP classes as possible. Taking AP classes allows you to get a feel for college courses and when you come to Converse or any college you wont be as suprised with the work load.

In three sentences

Converse College has a beautiful campus. The small school environment is perfect for better interactions with your professors. There is a variety of activities to do to take your mine off of academics.

Katy from Heath Springs, SC

03/03/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Converse's Campus Safety Officers are on the ball! The officers are constantly patrolling. They hand out their number and urge you to call whenever you need them. If it is late at night and you can't find a parking spot close to your dorm, with one call, they will pick you up and escort you to the door.

Greek Life

No Fraternities or Sororities. We are all one big united Sonority.

Clubs and Activities

No matter who you are, where you are from, or what you like Converse has a club for that, and if they don't the faculty and staff urge you to start your own!

Great for these types of students

Fine arts students will love converse, along with anyone looking for diverse leadership opportunities.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We are located across the street from an old grave yard, lots of spooky stories originate there. Converse has no Fraternities or Sororities, because we are all one big Sorority together. We even have a school-wide Big Sister/Little Sister event, just like normal Sororities do.

Bang for the buck

The more you get involved the more Bang for the buck you will receive. If you sit in your dorm all week, you will never get to experience all of the great facilities, events, and trips Converse has to offer.

What to do for fun

Movie nights in the dorm with friends are so much fun. We also like to go to sporting events. But, sometimes you want to just get off campus: Converse is conveniently located on Main Street in Spartanburg, SC. So there are plenty of places to go within walking distance.

Food and Dining

Converse dining is very nice for the most part. You can find problems at any place you eat in the world, but Converse tries their best to provide as many options at every meal as possible.

Dorm Life

Dorms are old, but very comfortable. Housekeeping cleans the bathrooms daily, even on weekends. They have great dorm rules in which there are quiet hours. During those hours there is to be no excessive noise, allowing students to study in comfortably quiet environment.

Academic Rigor

Classes are easy if you utilize all of the available resources. Converse provides free tutoring for every subject, every Professor has office hours, and some professors even give out their personal phone numbers for your assistance.

Tips for prospective students

Get a sturdy laundry basket. Work hard before you play hard. Make friends not enemies. Step out of your comfort zone. Communicate constantly with your professors, get to know them, because one day you will need them as a reference.

In three sentences

Converse is a family-like community. Converse is bursting at the seams with great opportunities. Converse is a new home away from home.

Katherine from Inman, SC

12/31/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The best tradition on campus is Big Sis/Little Sis week. The junior class, the Big Sisters, pick their Little sisters from the freshman class. During the week, the freshmen are brought gifts from their Big Sisters, whose identity is a secret. At the end of the week, the Big Sisters reveal themselves and spend time with their Little Sister(s). It is such an awesome tradition that makes you feel welcome on campus by the upperclassmen.

What to do for fun

In the area, there is shopping, bowling, a movie theater, and tons restaurants. I find that a lot of people enjoy hanging out on campus with their friends.

Food and Dining

The food is not fantastic, but it is better than a lot of college cafeteria food that I have tried. Plus, the meal plan is included in your tuition.

Dorm Life

Living in the dorms is a blast. Not only do you get support from other women who are having similar if not the same experiences, but you also get close to so many of them. All of my closest friends live on the same hall as me.

Academic Rigor

The classes are challenging academically, particularly if the subject matter is of little interest to you.

Tips for prospective students

Do not let the fact that it is a women's college turn you away; I hardly ever notice that we are all women. Also, try to get involved in student life because being active on campus will build strong bonds with other women at the school and you will have a lot of fun.

In three sentences

This is a great school for anyone who is looking for a small, close-knit college community. I have so enjoyed my first term at Converse College. Everyone is very welcoming and open-minded, which makes everyone's experience pleasant and warm.

Roshonda from Spartanburg, SC

During orientation week we all your class get in the fountain for a picture

What to do for fun

There are colleges all around: FOOTBALL GAMES! Wild Wings Cafe is right down the road. There is many things to do off campus, but it's just as much activities on campus: games, events, dances, etc.

Food and Dining

The food is pretty good. You can either eat in the dining hall or another restaurant on campus Sandella's I really enjoyed wing night. In the dining hall it is all-you-can eat.

Dorm Life

As a freshman you will either be placed in Williams or Dexter. I am in Williams. There are two of everything (twin beds, dressers, desks) except the fridge, microwave, and mirror. The washer and dryers are free. There is also a computer lab on the 2nd floor. There is also a CA and PEAS on each floor. These are upperclassmen there to help you with whatever.

Academic Rigor

It really depends on your individual level and class schedules. All classes aim to bring out the best in you!

Tips for prospective students

Start early! There is more opportunities for scholarships, work-study and financial planning. Don't worry about it being an all-girls school, everybody is friendly plus you don't always have to look good(no males in class).

In three sentences

Converse College is the place for you if value individual attention. Women are empowered in all fields due to the liberal arts curriculum. Converse College keeps you involved on campus, but there is also many to do off campus.

Music and theater are a big deal on campus, but there is a club for pretty much everything.

Great for these types of students

Converse celebrates diversity, so everyone is welcome, if you respect others and work hard.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

As it is a women's college, there are several more feminine traditions. Big Sis/Little Sis is held every fall, with the freshman and junior classes taking part. There is also a lot of focus on the founder, with a spirit week and a founder's day dedicated to him.

Bang for the buck

Converse has a high tuition, but with all the scholarships they offer, it isn't hard to see why the school is rated highly for its good value. There are many degrees to pursue at the college, which sets students up very well for graduate school.

What to do for fun

There isn't a whole lot to do within walking distance, although the nearby downtown area is lovely if you don't mind walking a bit. The mall is not far away, and you can usually find a few students at Cookout at all hours.

Food and Dining

Like any school dining experience, the food is hit or miss. The kitchen staff are wonderful people.

Dorm Life

Freshman dorms are not fantastic, but are kept clean. Res life are very nice and willing to work with students.

Academic Rigor

It depends on the teacher, but most classes keep the students intellectually stimulated.

Tips for prospective students

Be prepared to work hard, and never be afraid to ask for help

In three sentences

If you are looking for a place to celebrate diversity, Converse is the place to go! Teachers are very attentive and really care about their students. Community is everything.

Lydia from Clemson, SC

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
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Campus Safety

Because it is an all-girls school, they try to keep it very safe. There is a fences all the way around campus and they offer to drive you to your dorm if it's late at night.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Converse has a big sis/little sis program where you are paired with a junior but have no idea who she is until the end of the year. They also have a rivalry where the even number graduating classes are the pink panthers and the odd number graduating classes are red devils. This again keeps the student body closely connected.

Bang for the buck

Yes, Converse is on the expensive side but I think it is worth it considering the small, intimate atmosphere and focus they put on each individual student.

What to do for fun

Converse had a fair where all the clubs had tables to show you what they do. There were a lot of clubs! Also they have sport events and dances to attend.

Food and Dining

I have eaten in the cafeteria and the food was pretty good. They also have blue ice cream which is so good!

Dorm Life

I have visited the dorms and they're kind of on the small size. But there are extra security measures since it is an all girls school such as a pass-code to get into your hallway. Also I'm not the biggest fan of hall baths which is what freshman have but the senior apartments are beautiful!

Academic Rigor

Since I haven't taken a class yet I don't really know but no matter how hard a course is the professors have already told me that they will help in whatever way they can.

Spartanburg, SC

There are good security men at Converse who are always ready to help students and safe guard them when the need arises. They are always available any time even at nights.

Clubs and Activities

There are several clubs and organizations students could participate in such as the international students organization, Nisbet Honors Program, crescent, Bonner leaders Program and so many others.

What to do for fun

There are a number of things or events students do to have fun like hanging out with friends, visiting their friends in other colleges, watching athletic games, watching musical performance, attending church programs and so many others.

Food and Dining

Food and dining services are quite appealing but sometimes, students wish they were at home because no matter how tasty a food is or one tries to make the food, it can not be compared to home made food. Some times, provision of the kind of foods students need are not provided.

Dorm Life

The dorm life at Converse is interesting. Facilities to help students have a good environment are provided. People in charge of the environment try as much as possible to maintain a clean environment. Some students try as much as possible to maintain good communication with their fellow students.

Academic Rigor

When it comes to academics, Converse provides great teachers who are willing to help students any time. Students are encouraged to ask questions and study diligently in order to step up in their academics. At Converse, academics is very important, therefore students who do well are recognized and awarded.

Tips for prospective students

I encourage prospective students to go ahead and come to Converse College. They should be ready to experience a change in their lives academically, socially etc. Converse will create an inevitable impact their lives. Prospective students, be determined, ready to learn new ideas and share the beliefs of other people !

In three sentences

Converse College is a great College for women because it is a place where women are being empowered. The teachers in Converse College also contribute to the lives of women because they try as much as possible to create a very conducive environment for learning. Women are also provided opportunities to become involved in the society by encouraging academic success.

Kayla from Inman, SC

We have a variety of clubs on campus. I'm a part of Ally, our gay-straight alliance club on campus. We also have a huge Spring concert every year where big names such as B.o.B. and Darius Rucker come.

Great for these types of students

Converse is very diverse and doesn't have a type, but I would say you need to be hard working to be able to keep up.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

When you get engaged we have a fountain behind the dining hall that your friends throw you in.

Bang for the buck

Converse is expensive, but it's worth it.

What to do for fun

We have a group called CAB that sponsors activities during the school year. We have different performers come (such as B.o.B. this April), dancing lessons, and trivia.

Food and Dining

We are a veggie friendly school. I'm a complete carnivore, for the most part, so trying to find something to curb my appetite is hard sometimes.

Dorm Life

Our dorms are old for the most part since it is an historic school. They school is remodeling a lot of things. I love living in the dorms even though I live ten minutes from the school. I like having a roommate and seeing my friends all the time.

Academic Rigor

I'm a music major and I have a huge work load. It takes a lot of determination and will power to get everything done in a timely manner. I know my professors do it to try to challenge me.

Tips for prospective students

Be very open minded when you come to Converse. We love seeing new people on campus and can't wait to get to know you more. Connies are very welcoming and fun loving; so, don't be shy when you come.

In three sentences

Converse College is a great school for atmosphere. It's very small; so, it is welcoming and fun. I wouldn't have went to another school.

Vanessa from Chester, SC

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Great for these types of students

motivated students who want a unique, rewarding college experience. also, one that fosters a deep sense of community.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

i was excited when i read about the big sis/lil sis events. each year the incoming freshman are wither a pink panther or a red devil depending on their year of graduation. even years are pink panthers and odd years are red devils. during big sis/lil sis week, all freshman are assigned a big sister. because of the pink panthers and red devils, there is a friendly competition between the two. each year instills pride and further connects new students to current students.

Bang for the buck

remember scholarship applications, scholarship applications, scholarship applications! while converse may seem too expensive, it is not! a quality education, beautiful campus, and exciting school events all make the price well worth it.

Food and Dining

the lunch provided at the open house in november was delicious. the food was fresh, and prepared nicely. although i haven't had much of a chance to see the food facilities that are there, i am sure they will have a good and nutitious variety.

Dorm Life

the residence halls are very nice. t had the chance to see the new senior housing apartments, and i thought i was in a condo at the beach! the halls have full-scale windows that contribute to a very warm, open atmosphere. the dorms are well kept, and are very comfortable.

Academic Rigor

everyone seems ready to learn! i had the opportunity to talk with several professors at an open house event, and they seemed genuinely interested in my opinions and intended major. the classes are small, and seem geared toward individual attention. i am very excited to see a class first-hand.

Tips for prospective students

look for scholarships as early as september! vonverse does a wonderful of keeping up with the commitment and offers scholarships to deserving students. however, don't limit yourself to certain types of scholarships. sign up for as many websites to help you in you scholarship search, and go for large-scale, national ones to small local ones. coming from someone who is currently in this search, seeing your hard work pay off is worth the work,

In three sentences

there was something about the enthusiasm of the admissions counselors that just drew me to converse. i was able to connect with them, and felt drawn to the school. as i learned more about the school and attended open house in november, i fell in love with everything it has to offer.

Whitney from Roebuck, SC

07/13/2011

Reviewer is A past student here.

5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

friendly, prefer or need more attention from the professor, love quirky traditions (big sis little sis, pink panthers vs red devils, etc.), like the idea of knowing the majority of students by name within the first year, crazy, fun, quiet, virtually any personality (except snooty) and we will accept you with open arms!

Tips for prospective students

1. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS as soon as possible! Some scholarships are given to students in 9th grade. 2. Apply to many colleges with different ranges in tuition incase the financial package Converse offers you isn't what you expect. 3. Visit other schools (large and small) before visiting Converse. You'll see the difference and you'll fall in love with the campus. 4. During your first year, focus on these three things alone: school work, school activities, and making new friends. 5. Your college experience is one that you will remember for the rest of your life so have fun being a Connie!

Bang for the buck

Converse does have a beautiful campus and great teachers, however their constant improvements are hurting our wallets. They raised tuition over $1000 because of the new apartments (which are really nice). This caused a massive amount of girls (including myself) to transfer. Converse does try their best to make the blow to your wallet a little less painful with many scholarship opportunities. If you plan to go to a private college, or any college for that matter, don't be like me and postpone your scholarship search until the summer before you arrive!

Did enjoy being here

The friendly atmosphere of the college was the main reason that I decided to go to Converse. Unlike other colleges, it seemed like they actually wanted me to be there. I wasn't just another student for them to put in debt. Everyone that I met went above and beyond my expectations so that they could make my college experience more enjoyable. Of course there were those girls that were still stuck creating high school drama, but not nearly as much as I had suspected.

Did learn a lot

Most of the teachers tried their best to make class enjoyable, yet educational. Because the classes were so small, each student got a lot of attention. We would go over our homework in class to be sure that we did it correctly. However, this style of teaching more reminded me of high school than what I was told college would be like. This may serve as a great transition for a young woman that doesn't feel comfortable with large classes and limited aide.

Every MFA program is expensive; however, there is more out-of-pocket expense to Converse than most (for some, air fare will be an issue, for others the winter residency that requires purchasing a hotel room may be). If it weren't for that, this would be one of THE cheapest programs out there.

Am enjoying being here

Every person I've met, from the staff and faculty to the students, have been wonderful, kind, and helpful. It's an awesome program.

Am learning a lot

I've learned more in the first ten-day residency than I did in four to five years of undergrad work. The professors and curriculum are built to challenge; this is NOT a program for people who want to coast by!

Bring rain boots! When it rains at Converse, it floods. But seriously, come for an overnight. You really can't get the full feel for a school until you've gotten one on one time with the current students and gotten the opportunity to see how they live.

Bang for the buck

Converse is expensive, but it is totally worth it. The Financial Aid office is always willing to work with you.

Am enjoying being here

I've made some of my best friends while at Converse. There is always something to do going on and great people to hang out with.

Am learning a lot

Converse is great for a wide variety of students. I am an Art major who not only understood my required Biology class, but I made an A for the course. The Converse faculty and staff are very dedicated to their students.

Miranda from Orlando, FL

06/17/2011

Reviewer is A past student here.

3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Any student that is worried about transitioning out into the real world, who doesn't feel safe going to a large college, who has any sort of problem with learning or understanding material, or anyone who wants to get a very well rounded education.

Tips for prospective students

This is a very safe and well secured campus, with many activities available on and off campus. With the town being so small, Converse gives you many opportunities to get out and be involved in the community. All girls may sound intimidating to most people, but it is really nothing like people say. You hardly even notice there aren't boys and it honestly does make for a much quieter learning community.

Bang for the buck

With what I paid to attend this college I definitely feel like I got my money's worth. I was availed to many amenities without any extra fees, and there were numerous events almost every day that I was able to attend such as movies, parties, concerts, comedians and acrobatic shows.

Did enjoy being here

Going to an all-women's college takes a very special type of person, and I'm not sure if I was one of them. The community and atmosphere were phenominal, everyone knows everyone, and it made me feel very safe at all times.

Did learn a lot

Academically, I was able to gain knowledge due to the small learning environment; I was never in a class of more than 20 students, my smallest being a class of four. This calls for a very intimate connection with your teachers and since they were so available outside of the classroom, there was almost unlimited access to one-on-one attention. Outside of the classroom, I was able to learn who I was as a person with the variety of programs available to every student.

Roslyn

05/31/2011

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Although I have yet to attend classes at this college, I already know that I am going to love it there. Everyone that I have met--my admissions councelor, the art teachers that oversaw the art showing, and other faculty members--have been extremely nice and welcoming. The campus was beautiful, also, and close to the mall! This is truly the place for a girl like me to learn.

Margaret from Spartanburg, SC

There are classes geared towards any kind of learning style, it's just a matter of learning which classes click best and adapting to the others.

Tips for prospective students

Converse Admissions is generous in offering travel vouchers for students to come visit the campus. I encourage you to come stay for an overnight and get an inside look at college life with more than just a campus tour.

Bang for the buck

Don't let the price attached to Converse get you down. There's a reason U.S. News & World Report ranked Converse the best value in the south. The Financial Aid department is incredibly helpful, and the Converse community offers several opportunities to earn scholarships, the price dwindles before you know it!

Am enjoying being here

Also due to the small campus, there is less of a daunting college campus feeling and more of a community or family vibe. Through campus-wide activities like Big Sis/Little Sis week and other traditions that go back generations upon generations, there's a bond between Converse students that just can't be found on other campuses.

Am learning a lot

Courtesy the small nature of the campus, faculty is always finding new ways to keep students engaged in the classroom. While the faculty is well respected, the intimidation factor is minimal and their assistance outside of the classroom can easily be accepted as if coming from a knowledgeable peer.

Crystal from Desoto, GA

10/11/2010

Reviewer is A current student here.

8 out of 8 people found this review useful.
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The staff really makes themselves available for the students. I have yet to even apply to Converse and already professors reply to my emails, answering my questions eagerly. I look forward to life at Converse :)

Amazing things to do on campus, and it is right downtown. Something to do, always.

Will learn a lot

All the teachers and faculty that I came in contact with were extremely nice and of all the students, they could remember each and every students name, even mine and I was only visiting. I visited the library and it is a great facility, and the classrooms are small so you can spend more time with the teacher learning.

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